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22 CHRISTCHURCH MAIL, MARCH 17, 2016 WHEELS Auto firm keeps fleets trucking in the digital age ADVERTISING FEATURE As authorised installers of innovative Eroad monitoring equipment, Sparks Auto Electric in Woolston is helping bring commercial transport operations into the digital age. The auto-electric specialists fit and service the Eroad devices that are quickly becoming global frontrunners in the collection of road user charges and other data important for driver feedback. Sparks Auto Electric owner Sam Williamson says adoption of the New Zealand-developed technology is growing steadily. ‘‘Everyone seems to be going that way,’’ he says. ‘‘It’s effectively an electronic reader for road user charges that can also be used to highlight driver behaviour and track performance over time.’’ Approved by the New Zealand Transport Agency, the Eroad technology is catching on with commercial fleet operators and is now used for about a third of all road user charges in the country. With plenty of parking and easy access for larger vehicles, Sparks Auto Electric on Maunsell St is a popular choice for truck owners and subcontractors. The company services all types of cars, 4WDs, boats, caravans and trailers but has special expertise repairing electrical faults for commercial operators. ‘‘Machinery and trucks are about 80 per cent of what we do,’’ Sam says. An experienced team of engineers deals with forklifts, agricultural machinery and a wide range of other workplace equipment that is reliant on electrical parts. Smaller vehicles are catered to with the same care and attention, and the company stocks and sells a variety of genuine replacement parts, including starter motors, alternators and lighting components. Sam says electrical faults in vehicles can be difficult to prevent but once a light on the dashboard comes on, a specialist should be consulted as soon as possible. ‘‘The electrical system is crucial Sparks Auto Electric is an accredited installer of the Eroad vehicle monitoring system, which is becoming a global leader in the collection of road user charges. The company’s premises on Maunsell St, Woolston, offers easy access for vehicles of all sizes. to the functioning of a vehicle, including its safety aspects and fuel consumption. ‘‘ABS braking, airbags, stability control, and of course the starting of the car and the charging of its battery are all things that rely upon properly functioning electronics.’’ With a new diagnostic scanner, Sparks Auto Electric is able to quickly analyse, identify and repair faults. This helps ensure a vehicle or piece of machinery is running at its best. For cars, this can mean better performance and fuel economy on the road. Testing of a vehicle’s battery can easily determine whether it is faulty, potentially saving customers money on an unnecessary replacement. Friendly staff will talk through findings with customers and explain the details of work needing to be carried out. They can also advise on whether the correct battery or parts are being used for a particular application. Since taking over the business a year ago, Sam has slowly been adding his own touches. New signage and updated tools have already been brought in and in the future the company intends to sell parts directly to the public through its website. To have your truck, car or machinery inspected, or to have your vehicle equipped with the Eroad tracking system, contact Sparks Auto Electric on 03 389 7070. For more information, visit sparksauto.co.nz. 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